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Environmental Calendar

Protect Wetland Day

Wetlands act like sponges, slowing the flow of floods by temporarily storing

Wetlands can serve as groundwater recharging zones, improving the flow of streams

Wetlands provide breeding nestling, rearing and wintering habitats for fish and other wildlife species

Sustainable Energy Day

Mar 4

The World Sustainable Energy Day is an annual event that brings together participants interested in a diverse range of energy issues

The program includes conferences and seminars that will present the latest developments in the fields of sustainable energy production and use, energy efficiency, and renewable energy sources for buildings, industry and transport

Forest Day

Mar 21

Trees not only serve mankind in material terms but also provide clean air to breathe

Water Day

This day brings an opportunity to inform the world about the problems of people who do not have access to clean water

The decision to celebrate this day has been taken recently as drinking water sources are fast depleting

The world must wake up to the problem and begin conserving it

World Meteorological Day

Mar 23

This day serves as a reminder that weather is an integral part of the environment

Earth Day

Apr 22

Earth Day is observed world over on 22nd April each year to celebrate gains and create new visions to accelerate environmental progress

We all should play our role to protect the earth planet

Earth Day is a time to look at pollution and poverty problems and take actions to solve these issues

Biodiversity Day

May 22

Biodiversity is crucial to the wellbeing of the country

It provides food for human and for cultivated animals

It serves as a potential agent for crop improvement and biological control

Its ecosystem services are protection for water resources, soils formation and pollution breakdown

Environment Day

Jun 5

In 1972, the United Nations General Assembly designated June 5 as World Environment Day, for promoting public awareness on environment

The purpose of celebration of World Environment Day is to raise awareness among people about environmental issues and empower people to become active agents of sustainable and equitable development

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

Jun 17

The purpose of observing this day is to create awareness among general public about increasing dangers of Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought (DLDD)

The importance of this day has become more crucial for Pakistan because of the looming threats of climate change impacts, which are likely to affect food and economic security of the vulnerable population in arid and semi-arid regions of the country

Population and Environment Day

Jul 11

Rapidly growing numbers of people are depleting natural resources and degrading the environment day by day

In many places chronic water shortages, loss of arable land, destruction of natural habitats, and widespread pollution undermine public health and threaten economic and social progress

Save Ozone Layer Day

Sep 16

The Ozone layer shields the earth from Ultraviolet rays that come from the Sun

Depletion of the Ozone layer will lead to an increase in the number of cases of skin cancer and cataracts

Increased UV radiation may damage crops, kill plankton that serve as a food source for marine life, and even have adverse effects on the human immune system

World Maritime Days

Sep 20 - 26

The United Nations (UN), via the International Maritime Organization (IMO), created World Maritime Day to celebrate the International Maritime Industry’s contribution towards the world’s economy, especially in shipping

The event date varies by year and country but it is always in the last week of September

International Week of Wild Life

Oct 1 - 7

EPA celebrates this week to inspire people to protect wild life

World Habit Day

Oct 3

The earth is the habitat of all living creatures

Increasing human activities is threatening the habitat of other living things

EPA celebrates this day to raise awareness among people to adapt sustainable lifestyle

Poverty and Environment Day

Oct 17

Poverty is a major concern in the environmental degradation of the country

Poor people are more exposed to the risks and hazards of their living environment

Global environment organizations and EPA are working together to create better environment for everyone

Noise Pollution Day

EPA encourages people to plant maximum trees as they contribute in noise reduction

Mountain Day

Dec 11

International Mountain Day is an opportunity to create awareness about the importance of mountains to life, to highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development and to build partnerships that will bring positive change to the world’s mountains and highlands

The United Nations General Assembly has designated 11th December, from 2003 onwards, as “International Mountain Day”

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) was the designated lead coordinating agency for International Year of Mountains and is mandated to lead observance of International Mountain Day